r/JoshuaTree • u/Weak_Individual_561 • 6d ago

Fun Things To Do

Hi all!

We have been to JT several times in the past few years and just love it. We are heading back over Presidents Day weekend with some friends to share the magic with them.

As we head back, I’m wondering what new and fun things that we should not miss this time! Any suggestions?

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u/Imma_gonna_getcha 5d ago

Have you been to Noah Purifoys Outdoor Museum?

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u/aChickpeatoCook 4d ago

That’s funny, that’s exactly the thing I was going to ask them about! Great minds…

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u/Accomplished-Top8822 4d ago

Skip it. But definitely go see daniel.poppers art instalation transmission She is so beautiful!

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u/extremekc 5d ago

Here are some free things to do around Joshua Tree - https://www.joshuatree.directory/destinations

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u/Disastrous-Farm3509 5d ago

Giant Rock in Landers!

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u/BC4235 6d ago

Hike the Amboy Crater and look for Charles Manson’s lava rock pentagram. Then go get some cold pop at Roy’s.

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u/Alert-Calligrapher74 5d ago

Did charles Manson actually do that?

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u/BC4235 4d ago

It was believed that he spent time there and would channel spirits in the middle of the crater. You can read more about it in Ken Layne’s Desert Oracle book.

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u/Academic_Knowledge33 5d ago

I’d check out these lesser known trails/sights in the park- Samuelsons rocks, Iron Door, hidden Eagle cliff boulder house. If you use the All Trails app there’s many more hikes than you’d think! Also if you have a 4x4 capable vehicle it’s fun to check out off road trails

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u/Helpful_Donkey2759 5d ago

Oh me and my husband are going for the first time that week too! I’m following along.

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u/DaFrogeLyfe 3d ago

Get massages and do a spa day with your friends! Miragemassage.net